About Matthew H.

About Matthew

Hi.. My name is Matt. I'm a very energetic, friendly, understanding & passionate music coach who has worked with students & clientele throughout the US. Possessing more than 30 years of music training & music industry experience, I've been able to take people's Playing to amazing levels.

You got to know the rules 1st, before you can then break the rules. This is how you develop your own unique style. And it's what separates the Pro Players from the rest of the pack.

But even if you don't want to play professionally, maybe you just want to learn a few chords, licks, songs, for yourself, or to impress friends. That's okay too!

I welcome every level and style. I always learn something from my students.That's what music is all about. Learning & trading tips and licks from other musicians.

Bottom Line Is... I can help you learn and progress on your instrument faster...

Let me be the Music Coach to get you there!

*** Lesson Details ***The most important thing in a lesson with me is to learn while having FUN! I am a very laid-back teacher who wants to focus on music making you smile. We will choose material and a pace of learning that will keep you excited to rehearse and return the following lesson improved!

PERSONALIZE your guitar lessons by learning techniques used by your favorite artists in "their" songs. FEEL FREE learning in a comfortable atmosphere where you can excel successfully as a musician! CONQUER shyness and insecurities by unleashing the dynamic performer in you!

Sorry No Disco Ball Yet.. You Can Bring Your Own If You Want Though. I've Got Some Bell Bottoms Somewhere Around The Studio Here.

*** Travel Equipment ****** Brand New*** Now Offering Music Lessons Online (From My Recording Studio To Your Home via Skype) I'm really excited to add that to offer lessons online through TakeLessons! It's a great thing to get to work with students all over this country and I'm looking forward to help pioneer the future of music lessons!

*** Specialties ****Teachers classified as a Student Favorite have taught a minimum of 25 lessons and have received the highest feedback rating from students.

My Unique Specialty - is teaching students the rudimental basics 1st, & then how to copy your favorite artists off the CD, radio or iPod, almost note for note. Believe me, it can be done. You just have to know what to listen for..

Brand New - MEASURE your success by recording your music progress along the way. I do own a recording studio, so we can record students progress via audio or video and then post to my You Tube channel.

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Emma April 1, 2019·Ukulele·In studio

My daughter is new to the Ukulele and Matthew is very patient and encouraging. We have had 4 lessons and my daughter is really enjoying them so far.

Steve March 2, 2019·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

Matt has a great background in music anchored in rock n roll with over thirty years of experience. He shows his knowledge with patience and step by step instruction. He has a firm knowledge base and an easy style for teaching. I would recomend Matt for any level of instruction from novice to experienced guitar playing.

Jon February 3, 2019·SEO·Online

Matt is an awesome teacher and a wealth of knowledge. Not only did I learn a ton, I enjoyed the lesson and look forward to the next one.

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About Charles W.

This is a unique style of strumming the guitar that incorporates using the fingernails and also incorporates Spanish style guitar techniques this is a subject that I specialize in teaching and performing

About Charles

I am an international recording artist and seasoned performer. I have been playing music since the early age of 8 yrs old. I have always been inspired by music and love to inspire others with music. Some of my accomplishments include putting an album out with Universal Records as a Nashville recording artist, having over 7 albums out internationally, and recording and playing with some of the biggest names in the music industry. I am a classically trained musician as well as an innovative and experienced teacher. I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen many of my students go on to become top-notch performers themselves while pursuing successful careers in music. In addition to being a private music teacher, I have also taught at many schools in the valley including the Center for Educational Excellence School, Grand Canyon Pr

eparatory private charter school and the Arizona Music Academy. I teach all levels of guitar, bass, and drums and tailor every lesson to the individual student’s needs and personality. My annual recitals are live-performance concerts featuring bands and other performing groups formed from among my students along with solo performances. My students also perform regularly throughout the community and are successful in their musical endeavors at all ages. I teach a wide range of genres and styles from classical music, blues, jazz and rock to heavy metal with an emphasis on becoming A-Level lead guitar soloists and song writers. I teach songwriting skills, music theory, and have even helped many of my guitar students be able to sing better while learning their main instrument.

*** Lesson Details ***I make my lessons fun and informative and have had many students stay with me for up to 7 years. I show you everything you will ever need to know about music theory but in a very useful applicable way. I teach popular songs from any artist and classics that have stood the test of time and show you how to become a great song writer of your own giving you an insider’s knowledge about how to perform and have the audience standing asking for more. No matter if you want to become a pro lead guitar player or just play to have fun I can show you how to sing and play the guitar or piano at the same time or singing songs from church as well as your favorite rock or pop songs with confidence.

*** Travel Equipment ***Just my own guitar and amp they need their own equipment.

*** Specialties ***Classical, flamenco, rock, heavy metal guitar. I have also developed new classical guitar techniques that I call the "trem" stroke and the "harpeggio"

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Cindy December 27, 2018·Cello·In studio

Instructor is very talented!

Brekyn J. October 19, 2018·Piano·In studio

My first lesson with Charles went great! I can tell he's going to help me reach my goals very quickly and efficiently. So excited to feel confident with the piano!

Kristina K. October 5, 2018·Piano·In studio

Great teacher,with innovative ideas, learning a lot, I feel like a real musician

About Jason M.

I can break down the style so that you can not only understand it, but also play the style so that you sound like a pro.

About Jason

TakeLessons.com Instructor since 2005, Jason M. is now available for online lessons worldwide featuring multiple-camera angles and a share screen experience leaving no stone un-turned!

Jason has been playing guitar for over 15 years and teaching music since 1996. Although trained in standard teaching methods, he has developed his own method of teaching to positively enhance the students strength, dexterity, ear-training, memorization and techniques. His goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

This year Jason was also the Music Director at the National Guitar Workshop Day Jams Rock Music Day Camp where students ages 7-15 came out to form bands, record original material and master their craft. He also taught beginning to advanced guitar/ vocals/ performance and songwri

ting as hosted a recording clinic at the end of each day.

Jason has host student showcases/charity benefits where his students were able to get on stage and show off their new talent and perform with other musicians. It wasn't mandatory though, if you were just looking to come out and support there was no pressure other than to come out and have fun.

Jason has been transcribing for guitar and bass since the age of 18 and since then has become a master of the craft including both 5 line staff and tablature, hand-crafted exercises and deconstructions to better enhance the students learning. Artists and genres that Jason has experience with range from Classic Rock, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Guns N' Roses, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Robert Johnson, Pierce the Veil, Paramore, All Time Low, Demi Lava to, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, The White Stripes, Green Day, Old Crow Medicine Show, Taylor Swift, Mumford and Sons, Bruno Mars, Rob Zombie, John 5, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, Van Morrison, the Beatles, AC/DC, ZZ-Top, Bullet For My Valentine, All That Remains, Ozzy, Black Label Society, Sublime, Aerosmith, At the Drive In, Type O Negative, the Black Keys, the Pixies, the Toadies, Black Sabbath, Jason Mraz, Lady GaGa, John Mayer and Journey.

Jason attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage where his degree is in Music and Business. He is constantly continuing his education with music theory courses as well as private guitar instruction. He attends guitar workshops and seminars by artists such as John5 and Kerry King who are known as some of the worlds finest guitar players. He reviews every day from a wide range of over 1000 sources working to become a better musician and instructor.

Another nice feature that you might enjoy from one on one sessions with Jason is learning the ability to craft and record your own songs using state of the art technology that caters to your own unique personality. There are no limits!

Jason teaches all experience levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced as well as artists that are signed to labels.

Local news outlet Fox 5 did a segment with one of his students who overcame issues with ADD and depression as a result of taking guitar lessons.

His students advance quickly, some have released albums, been in Guitar World Magazine as well as its online companion and won awards for their music websites.

*** Lesson Details ***Lessons are scheduled to best fit to the student's schedule when possible. Students receive complimentary audio lessons and transcriptions of songs upon their first or second session. Jason is a very patient instructor and understands that students learn at a different pace, after all everyone is an individual.

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About Rick P.

Students learn all flamenco guitar techniques as well as how to produce an authentic Spanish flamenco sound together with the correct rhythm and phrasing for each piece.Learn Main Flamenco toques styles including:Soleares,Farruca,Malaguena,SevillanasRumbas Alegrias and Bulerias.Focusing on developing all the right hand techniques required for playing flamenco guitar.

About Rick

I been playing the guitar professionally for over 20 years. In that time I had the good fortune to perform and record with some really good musicians. I've played in various bands ranging from rock to jazz and flamenco. I received my bachelor's degree in recording engineer and record producer from LBCC.

I'm currently a Guitar Teacher for different music schools and have a number of private students as well.

*** Lesson Details ***Play What You Want!!!!,Learn What You Need!!!Focus on real-world guitar skills:Starts on the Low E string;Learn chords from day one,from their root notes;Learn notes in a logical/alphabetical sequence;Perform rhythm and accompaniment parts right away (not just melodies).What will my students learn: First position chords, rhythm riffs,patterns,blues and rock clichés.Music notation,tableture an

d chord charts.Pick and fingerstyle techniques,Improvisation and playing by ear.HOW TO PLAY LIKE!!!!Break down songs and techniques into easily digestible chunks. Individual segments are played slowly first,then brought to speed.You'll find you're learning and improving faster than you ever believed possible.CLASSIC ROCK: From Aerosmith to ZZTOP.GUITAR HEROES:From Randy Rhoads to Yngwie MalmsteenTEXAS COUNTRY: From Randy Rogers to Charlie Robinson.TEXAS BLUES: From Freddie King to Stevie Ray Vaughan.METAL GUITAR: CLASSIC 70's to Today's HeroesPROGRESSIVE ROCK-METAL: From Dream Theater to Periphery..CLASSICAL GUITAR: From Bach to Vivaldi.And many more Styles, send me a question and ask about your personal music choice.

Rick P.

Rick P.

About Jason J.

About Jason

Jason received his Bachelor of Music from UMKC Music Conservatory and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Music Performance at the Rudi E Scheidt School of Music where he studied with Lily Afshar. Jason has won several competitions including the "Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition" and has performed at various festivals including the Piccolo Spoleto festival in Charleston, South Carolina. He currently received an Artist Diploma from SUNY Purchase with Frederic Hand. Jason is passionate about teaching guitar to all ages. He has received Suzuki guitar training at the Frank Longay Conservatory of Guitar and is qualified to teach the method to children as young as three years old and older.

Jason is equally as proficient in Rock/Metal as he is in Classical and World music styles. He has studied rock music at various instit

utes such as the "National Guitar Workshop" in New Milford Connecticut.

Jason has been teaching guitar for over ten years.

*** Lesson Details ***Do you want to raise your level of guitar playing to the next level? Are you a complete beginner and would like to learn the basics like: chords, scales, and how to read music? Do you want to learn music theory? I can teach you all of these things. I am classically trained as well as trained in a wide variety of other genres of music. I am passionate about teaching you what YOU want to learn. I have taught students as young as three years old and as old as sixty! I can teach all levels of players from beginners to advanced . My goal is to find what you most enjoy about guitar playing and music and help you to develop it. I encourage my students to find their musical voice through their own personality, aptitude and individuality.

I teach various methods, which depends on what the student wants to learn. I am a firm believer in building proper technique. This is crucial for the Rock player as well as the Classical player.

Jason J.

Jason J.

About Speedy B.

I teach Flamenco guitar from the Traditional method Emilio Medina "Methodo De Guitarra Falmenca" This is a great study for learning all the Flamenco techniques right from the beginning. You will love this study. Come and enjoy real traditional Flamenco.

About Speedy

I have been teaching music for over fifty years. I have taught many professional teachers and students over the years. I have played professionally in Many Classical and Jazz groups. My quick start method gets beginners playing music right away. I studied classical violin from Don Samuleson, Professor at Western Washington College during my Junior High and High School years. I also studied from Lamar Barus at Ricks College and Paval Farcus at the University of Redlands and from Leslie String of the Redlands Symphony. I studied Classical guitar from Seko Sessoko a Brazilian guitar player and Jazz guitar from Studio musicians Howard Roberts, Joe Pass and Horace Hatchett. I have played violin in the Bellingham Junior High School Orchestra, the Bellingham High School Orchestra, the Ricks College Orchestra, the University of R

edlands College Orchestra, the Riverside Symphony, the Palomar Symphony, and the North Coast Symphony in San Diego. I am currently playing with the Timpanogos Symphony in Highland Utah. I played guitar with the Woody James big band and with the big band and hall of fame orchestra. I've played classical guitar for weddings and dinner parties. I played guitar with the variety band "Sound Investment" and other rock, blues and jazz bands My theater performance experience includes play violin for Annie, Hello Dolly, Chess, Cinderella and more. I also played guitar in theater performances of Les Miserable, Man of La Mancha, Hairspray, Marvelous Wonderettes, and Catch Me if You Can. My studio, The Speedy Beers Music Studio is a highly professional studio equipped with computer, recording equipment and video lighting and camera for making highly professional videos. I teach all styles of music on the guitar and violin including classical, jazz,rock, blues, country, folk and fiddle. I have a strong back ground in applied music theory that works for all instruments. I have a Bachelors degree from the University of Redlands and I have studied privately from some of the best teachers in the world.

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Troy December 23, 2018·Guitar·In studio

Speedy is patient, knowledgeable, and very talented. This was my first lesson with him and his encouragement and positive feedback helped me solidify my desire to learn.

Gary D. January 4, 2018·Guitar·Online

Speedy is very competent and is a great teacher, he will take me on a musical journey, thanks

Hope December 19, 2017·Violin·Online

Speedy is a very patient & knowledgeable instructor to my super active (not always attentive) 8 year old. He has been making many improvements.

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About Edward F.

About Edward

Edward first became fascinated with the guitar at the age of fifteen. Before long he was putting bands together and looking for gigs. As time went on, his influences grew to include everything from classical to hip-hop to pop, but the one genre that that made the strongest impact was flamenco. His passion led him to Spain where, after subsequent trips, he studied with some of the greatest guitarists in the business including David Serva, Emilio Maya, Paco Cortes and Rafael Santiago “Habichuela”. Between trips Edward studied classical guitar at Grossmont College and San Diego State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in music performance in 2008. Today Edward regularly performs as a soloist and with various ensembles ranging from pop groups to flamenco troupes. His comprehensive studies in music history and theory coup

led with one-on-one, ‘old world’ style lessons from flamenco masters gives him a great foundation for teaching.

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Tom August 21, 2016·Guitar·In studio

Edward is very good to work with. Enjoyed the lesson.

Melba N. October 23, 2014·Flamenco Guitar·In home

Extraordinary talent, patient, detail-oriented, and great understanding of both flamenco and classic guitar theory and execution. I have known Edward for seven years now, and his guitar technique is exceptional.

I also called Edward when I was choreographing a play at MiraCosta College and needed a guitarist to create the music for the play and perform it live. He is extremely creative, a problem-solver, and team-player. I couldn't ask for a better person to do the job.

Jeffrey P. October 21, 2014·Flamenco Guitar·In studio

I never picked up a guitar until after age 50, and then for some unknown reason decided I wanted to learn flamenco guitar.

I've been taking lessons with Ed for about 8 months.

Ed is teaching the flamenco basics and techniques, and also makes sure he adds in some easier items so that I can see progress. The lessons are comfortable - Ed has an easy going personality that makes the lessons comfortable and enjoyable.

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Taylor is a gifted musician and an excellent instructor. And very patient. I look forward to my lessons with him each week.

Adam T. January 10, 2019·Flamenco Guitar·In studio

Ras is very patient and methodical which is perfect and necessary for learning flamenco guitar.

Jade July 1, 2018··

Taylor is awesome, very dedicated and patient with helping his students understand what hes saying. I’m not a quick learner but wow I play guitar 100x better than I did before our lessons ! He’s very nice. Thanks Taylor (:

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About TYLER S.

Studying under my curriculum brings you, the student a wide rage of skills to study and master. I studied electric guitar, classical guitar, and flamenco playing for over 14 years. But it doesn't end there I also teach bass guitar, acoustic guitar, songwriting, music theory and composition. When you study under me, you get all of the experience I earned over the years at your finger tips. I am a graduate of, HACC in there Music Industry Program AA, Messiah College in Guitar Composition BA, and I am obtaining my Master's at Berklee College of Music right now in Songwriting and Production. Studying with me offers any and all players the flexibility to learn in most common and classical styles! Did I forget, as a student you will receive private at home practice videos as well to serve you better after our lesson for the week has ended!

About TYLER

Hello perspective students and parents!

My Name is Tyler Jazz Straining, why yes Jazz is my real middle name! I have been playing guitar, bass, piano, and songwriting for over 10 years! I teach electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, classical guitar, music theory, and songwriting! I am a formally trained musician with a BA in Guitar Composition and an AA in the Music Industry, currently I am in obtaining my Master's Degree in Songwriting and Production form Berklee College of Music! I teach all ages and all skill levels my youngest student being 5 and my oldest right now being 67. It's never to early or to late to learn the gift of music!I host songwriting forums and videos online while also going to school and teaching full time. But no worries, I always have time to take emails and phone calls from students who struggle with a

ny of the material. My passion is watching students grow into the awesome creators of tomorrow!

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Elizabeth April 29, 2019·Electric Guitar·In studio

My son Austin took lessons with Tyler while he was a student instructor at Messiah College for just over a year. I saw my son go from barely being able to hold the guitar to playing songs he loved. I was so happy to see my son play his guitar.
Unfortunately we had to move being a military family and we had to stop our lessons. But as a parent I highly suggest Tyler. I was able to attended every lesson and help take notes for my son and Tyler made me feel involved in every lesson! Great teacher!

Lisa April 26, 2019·Acoustic Guitar·In home

Tyler's is a highly gifted guitar player who is passionate and knowledgeable in many different areas of music. He has worked in several facets of the music industry and has a plentiful network of connections who are successful in making music their full time career.

Tiffany April 26, 2019·Electric Guitar·In studio

Tyler has been a mentor to so many music students whether they are just learning to play, or seeking advice on how to build a career. His professional experience with production, song writing, performing, and work with high profile musicians makes him highly credible and sought after by students. He is non-judgmental and very open to all musical styles, which is rare and allows him to connect with almost any student! He always makes himself available to answer questions, takes extra time to meet, and is knows all the new technology advances and opportunities available in the field-- so he's able to provide the best quality music instruction and suggestions to students pursuing a career.